Football: Shyheim Nixon leads Tuckahoe into state semifinals

12:28 AM,
Nov. 15, 2012

Tuckahoe's Shyheim Nixon, who is in his fourth season on the varsity football became the team's quarterback for the first time at the beginning of the playoffs. Nixon was photographed at Tuckahoe High School on Nov. 14, 2012. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

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Since the day he first slipped on shoulder pads through four regular seasons and three postseasons at Tuckahoe High School, Shyheim Nixon had never been a quarterback. The senior had served just about every other role on a football field though: running back, linebacker, safety, kick returner, punt returner. He did just about everything but drive the bus.

In the week prior to sectionals, Nixon finally met his positional destiny. Offensive coordinator Pat Gallo not only asked him to take over at quarterback, he changed the offensive formations and plays to suit him.